Tuesday What's Happening?
Good Morning Everyone, I have little time as I've been "playing" this morning since getting up before 5am. Fixing up a room for Hannah and Clara and sending them pictures so that hopefully they'll be brave enough to come home with us Friday a day or two ahead of the rest of their family.
Ah, the holiday season. I miss my parents too. The other day I realized that my dad has been gone 20 years. Unbelievable that that much time has passed and the kicker? If the next 20 years goes that fast I'll be the age he was when he died. . . 82. Now that gives me pause to put the skids on! Except I know I can't.
I can't dally this morning but want to mention a dear friend who has just joined our forum. She postd on my "meanderings" post and had lapband surgery recently. I hope she hangs out with us and that you get a chance to get to know her. We met in our sophomore year in high school and tho haven't stayed in as close touch as I wish she still holds a special place in my soul! Welcome Kathey!
Karen C
Trish, I'm sorry you are struggling with grief today. I know how you feel. I miss my Daddy so much. He died 11 years ago, and I still tear up sometimes when I think of him. Try not to suppress your feelings--they are valid and meaningful. You obviously loved your dad and brothers very much. It's okay to feel sad and angry that they are gone sometimes. But do take comfort from your Christian beliefs that they ARE in a better place and you WILL see them again one day. I know that whenever I picture crossing over and going to Heaven, I see my dad standing there with outstretched arms waiting for me. It gives me comfort.
Oh, bother. Now I've teared up again.
Well, today is another day in Waco. I'm starting to feel more settled in at my daughter's house. It feels very strange not to be at my own home. But I feel less like a guest today. Probably because I got her kitchen cleaned up and did some cooking last night and again this morning. I do have my own bedroom and bath here as well, so really I can't complain.
Tonight I am meeting Carrie and some of her friends at a local pub where they have a weekly Trivia Pursuit contest. Apparently the grad students "rule" at this game and often win it. I'm excited to meet her friends, and I hope I don't give a wrong answer tonight! So I've decided to do a little clothes shopping today and see if I can find a nice new sweater or top to wear with my jeans tonight. I think I'll hit that little resale shop first and see what they might have.
Today's housekeeping chore is to vacuum. That might not sound like much, but Carrie has a big yellow lab named Molly, and boy, does she shed! I love her, but she certainly makes a lot of mess! I'm going to get all the dog hair vacuumed up today.
Hope you all are having a terrific Tuesday. Love you all!
Vickie
Trish...Oh sweetie I feel so bad for you. Sorry for your pain. Losing those so close to us is so painful. They are all watching over you and will help you through this rough time. HUGS!!!!!!!!
Margaret....Happy Birthday!!!!
Laureen.....I sure don't envy you all the cleanup and reorganizing. Hope Tony can be there to help out.
Annette...I am quite concerned about you. Hope you get some much needed help/answers soon. Love You!
Karen.....always in my thoughts and prayers. Hannah and Clare will love there room. I am sure they will be so excited just to be with you!!
Susan...just as concerned about you.....keep fighting the fight honey!!
Vickie.....Sounds like you are all settled in and have your own space. I am sure even though you are cooking and cleaning it is a nice change for you. Definitely more relaxing!!
As for me.....Nic and Grace are sick. Nic started last night. I am trying to help him out. Grace is starting with diarrhea. She hasn't quite made it to the potty the last two times. Poor kids!! Lots of clean up for Nana today! The other situation is still happening but I have been too sick to care.
Wishing you all a really beautiful day. Prayers for so many of you in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Sorry you are having a tough time, Trish. I miss some friends, too, Trish, my friend Margie, especially. I never got to say goodbye to her. And my knee surgeries hurt more than my gastric bypass too.
I had a bad night at work last night ... won't get into details, but I can't wait to get out of there. Woke up at noon today with a headache. Headache's gone, so I feel a little better, but kinda groggy.
Anyway, I am tired but need to get ready for work eventually. Sorry a lot of people are having problems. Have a good day.
What you are feeling is so right for you.
So today I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers...and it's normal that you want you family with you...especially this time of year.
I like to think when we think of our loved ones who are in heaven and we talk/write about them that they are smiling down on you and saying "howdy, we love you too and thanks for thinking of us"!
Hi Trish...know that you are not alone missing loved ones that have passed away! Unpacking I came across my aunts phots I had of her and let me tell you I had tears rolling and I hurt...I miss my aunt Lil so much!!!
Getting on here late tonight but just wanted to let you know you are NOT alone!!
All the rest of you that posted...I AM thinking of you and wish I could answer all of your posts but I am so beat right now I can only say you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
HUGS
HUGS
